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Origanum vulgare 'Dr. Ietswaart'

Dr. Ietswaart Golden Oregano

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Item #: 9710

Zones: 5a to 9b

Dormancy:

Height: 6" tall

Culture: Sun to Part Sun

Origin: Mediterranean Europe

Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


This lovely yellow-leaf form of the culinary Origanum vulgare was named after oregano expert, Dr. J.H. Ietswaart. Origanum vulgare 'Dr. Ietswaart' makes a 6" tall x 3' wide patch (5 years) of round, golden yellow leaves with a delicious mild fragrance. In midsummer, the clumps are topped with 1' tall spikes of very pale lavender flowers...outstanding in both the garden and the kitchen.